Film Review: Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America

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Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America

Netflix

Release date 

September 6th, 2023 

Description

Through exclusive interviews with whistleblowers, survivors, and former employees, this investigative documentary exposes how the Boy Scouts of America attempted to cover up one of history’s most horrific child sexual abuse scandals.

Run time

94 minutes

Express Review

“Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America” informs us of the sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

The documentary reveals that over 82,000 former members came forward with allegations of child sex abuse against the organization. 

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was hiding what was happening the whole time.

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